Gosunkugi Capture Mission

When word that a notorious thief known as Gosunkugi of the Stone Country was making his way towards the Fire Country reached Konoha, Tsunade assigned Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata to capture the man. Along their way, they met a bounty hunter by the name of Sazanami who was also after Gosunkugi. After quickly dispatching Naruto and his friends, Sazanami managed to find Gosunkugi but was quickly defeated. Fortunately, he was saved by Leaf Genin. It was later while treating the man's wounds that Naruto and his team found out the man was actual another wanted man by the name of Tokichi. Tokichi explained that he was framed for murdering a family that Gosunkugi actually killed. Deciding to help Tokichi clear his name, they worked together track down Gosunkugi again. Unfortunately, Gosunkugi and Tokichi himself were captured by another bounty hunter and handed over to the authorities. Fortunately, the bounty hunter was an honorable man and helped clear Tokichi's name. Unfortunately for Naruto and the others, this meant they failed their mission as it someone else captured Gosunkugi.

Episodes

#	Episode Title	Japanese Airdate	English Airdate
159	"The Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness"	9 November 2005	19 April 2008
160	"Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!"	16 November 2005	26 April 2008